12/09/2009

We have received fine reprints of two classic rural books edited by Lilias Rider Haggard. Publishers Coch-y-Bonddu Books have published facsimile paperback gatefold editions, including the unforgettable illustrations by Edward Seago. Each book costs £19.95.

I Walked by Night, first published in 1935, is the book whose anonymous 'author' Charlotte Paton researched for the Old Pond book The King of the Norfolk Poachers. It is an account of the unruly life of Frederick Rolfe.

The Rabbit Skin Cap tells the story of Norfolk countryman, shoemaker and poacher George Baldry. It was first published in 1939.

12/08/2009

At Old Pond we have now received stock of the latest Tractor Barn DVD Modern Tractors: the first years of the 21st Century - Part 1, presented by Stephen Richmond and narrated by Jonathan Whitlam. This was previewed in our blog of 4 November. Price £15.95, running time 90 minutes approximately.

On 11 November we reported on Kelsey Publishing's decision to bring the editorship of Old Tractor magazine in house and offer out-going editor Stuart Gibbard a broad role as editorial consultant.

It has now become clear that Stuart has declined the offer, accepting instead one from Lincolnshire-based Church Lane Publishing, known for Best of British magazine.

Stuart writes: "looking to expand into farming and countryside nostalgia, Church Lane has just added another magazine to its portfolio, having bought Vintage Tractor from Tim Bolton.... The magazine will be re-launched from the April issue with me in the editor's chair.

"My brief is simple: to produce the best tractor magazine on the market."

12/02/2009

Now back in stock after reprinting, The Ferguson Tractor Story by Stuart Gibbard (hardback, 168 pages inc. 250 photographs, ISBN 1-903366-08-0, £19.95, first published 2000) is available from Old Pond.